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Contact device for muscle stimulation
Assignee: Telectronics Pacing Systems Inc
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Filing: 1976-05-20
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Granted: 1978-01-03
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Expires: 1996-05-20
Abstract
Abstract The contact device disclosed herein is designed for applying stimulating pulses to cardiac muscle tissue to obtain artificial pacing of the heart. Fibrosis around the stimulating electrode itself is minimized by employing a non-binding, preferably quite flexible electrode to establish the contact and using relatively stiff, prong-like attaching members which are separate and substantially spaced from the stimulating electrode itself.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley R. Hess
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05; A61N1/0587
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A pacemaker lead for application to cardiac muscle from outside the heart to effect stimulation, comprising a generally flat disk of electrical insulating material, a plurality of arcuate barbed hooks embedded in said disk and protruding therefrom at one surface of said disk, a relatively flexible coil of conductive wire extending perpendicularly from said disk from the same surface thereof and disposed substantially concentrically with respect to said hooks, said coil being electrically insulated from said hooks by the material of said disk, and a flexible insulated electrical lead-in wire connected to said coil and secured to said disk, the wire and the coil being connected within said disk, said lead-in wire extending outwardly from said disk to allow its connection to a source of current, whereby said coil may be inserted in cardiac muscle to establish an electrical connection to a pacemaker unit and said hooks serve to anchor said coil and disk to the cardiac muscle, said coil riding in non-binding relationship to said muscle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A pacemaker lead for application to cardiac muscle from outside the heart to effect stimulation, comprising a generally flat disk of electrical insulating material, a plurality of arcuate barbed hooks embedded in said disk and protruding therefrom at one surface of said disk, a relatively flexible coil of conductive wire extending perpendicularly from said disk from the same surface thereof and disposed substantially concentrically with respect to said hooks, said coil being electrically insulated from said hooks by the material of said disk, and a flexible insulated electrical lead-in wire connected to said coil and secured to said disk, the wire and the coil being connected within said disk, said lead-in wire extending outwardly from said disk to allow its connection to a source of current, whereby said coil may be inserted in cardiac muscle to establish an electrical connection to a pacemaker unit and said hooks serve to anchor said coil and disk to the cardiac muscle, said coil riding in non-binding relationship to said muscle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
185 words
A pacemaker lead for application to cardiac muscle from outside the heart to effect stimulation, comprising a generally flat disk of electrical insulating material, a pair of arcuate barbed hooks embedded in said disk and protruding therefrom at one surface of said disk, a relatively flexible coil of conductive wire extending perpendicularly from said disk from the same surface thereof disposed substantially concentrically with respect to said hooks and having an end disposed outwardly of said disk said coil being electrically insulated from said hooks by the material of said disk, a sharp tip provided at the end of said coil, and a flexible insulated electrical lead-in wire connected to said coil and secured to said disk, the wire and the coil being connected within said disk, said lead-in wire extending outwardly from said disk to allow its connection to a source of current, whereby said coil may be inserted in cardiac muscle to establish an electrical connection to a pacemaker unit and said hooks serve to anchor said coil and disk to the cardiac muscle, said coil riding in non-binding relationship to said muscle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
185 words
A pacemaker lead for application to cardiac muscle from outside the heart to effect stimulation, comprising a generally flat disk of electrical insulating material, a pair of arcuate barbed hooks embedded in said disk and protruding therefrom at one surface of said disk, a relatively flexible coil of conductive wire extending perpendicularly from said disk from the same surface thereof disposed substantially concentrically with respect to said hooks and having an end disposed outwardly of said disk said coil being electrically insulated from said hooks by the material of said disk, a sharp tip provided at the end of said coil, and a flexible insulated electrical lead-in wire connected to said coil and secured to said disk, the wire and the coil being connected within said disk, said lead-in wire extending outwardly from said disk to allow its connection to a source of current, whereby said coil may be inserted in cardiac muscle to establish an electrical connection to a pacemaker unit and said hooks serve to anchor said coil and disk to the cardiac muscle, said coil riding in non-binding relationship to said muscle.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-02 | 1981-07-04 | 1982-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-02 | 1985-07-04 | 1986-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-02 | 1989-07-04 | 1990-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |